The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

€ 26,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 33,100
 SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 280.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
59.1 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
168.7 in
Length
168.1 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.94 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
16
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 280

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
110 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

▶ REPLAY
29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
29.3 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
50 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
98.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
127 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
877 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft